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Chelmsford first responders recognized for lifesaving work over the last year
The Chelmsford Police Department held a ceremony last week to recognize a group of officers who saved the lives of residents or went above and beyond their duties over the last year.
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Arrest log
The following arrests were made recently by local police departments. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Massachusetts’ privacy law prevents police from releasing information involving domestic and sexual violence arrests with the goal to protect the alleged victims.
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Billerica Police, bank manager foil fraud attempt
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Dracut’s Andrew Picard guides Team Church to curling nationals
"Next year we hope to medal and even win gold.” Dracut curler Andrew Picard
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Finishing times for area runners at the Boston Marathon
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Local runners keep streaks alive at the Boston Marathon
Editorials
Editorial: Another scam averted thanks to vigilant banker
Another attempted scam foiled in part by an alert branch manager of a Billerica bank. About a month ago we recognized two bank branch managers – including one from Billerica – for helping prevent an elderly couple from losing $80,000...
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![Lowell's St. Patrick Church celebrated its patron saint on his holiday Sunday with a multicultural Mass dedicated to the Revs. John, Timothy, Michael and Monsignor William O’Brien who led the church between 1848 and 1922.]( "Lowell's St. Patrick Church celebrated its patron saint on his holiday Sunday with a multicultural Mass dedicated to the Revs. John, Timothy, Michael and Monsignor William O’Brien who led the church between 1848 and 1922.")
St. Patrick Church celebrates its namesake
Lowell's St. Patrick Church celebrated its patron saint on his holiday Sunday with a multicultural Mass dedicated to the Revs. John, Timothy, Michael and Monsignor William O’Brien who led the church between 1848 and 1922. -
![The 41st annual Irish Cultural Week kicked off Sunday with an opening Mass at St. Patrick Church, followed by a parade to City Hall.]( "The 41st annual Irish Cultural Week kicked off Sunday with an opening Mass at St. Patrick Church, followed by a parade to City Hall.")
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![Capping off a weeklong Hoops for Heart tournament to benefit the American Heart Association, Locke Middle School staff and seventh graders faced off in the final game on Feb. 16. Staff also surprised students with an entertaining halftime show.]( "Capping off a weeklong Hoops for Heart tournament to benefit the American Heart Association, Locke Middle School staff and seventh graders faced off in the final game on Feb. 16. Staff also surprised students with an entertaining halftime show.")
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![The second day of WinterFest on Saturday brought even more delights to Lowellians and visitors alike.]( "The second day of WinterFest on Saturday brought even more delights to Lowellians and visitors alike.")
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![Lowell's favorite February event, WinterFest, returned to the city on Friday and Saturday for some cold-weather fun and live entertainment. Here are some of the sights from the festival's opening night.]( "Lowell's favorite February event, WinterFest, returned to the city on Friday and Saturday for some cold-weather fun and live entertainment. Here are some of the sights from the festival's opening night.")
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![Fancy footwork by student dancers, with choreography set to a wide variety of music, were featured at Thursday's "Legends" winter dance concert at Lowell High School.]( "Fancy footwork by student dancers, with choreography set to a wide variety of music, were featured at Thursday's \"Legends\" winter dance concert at Lowell High School.")
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![A walk to the Shawsheen River from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School on Jan. 15 felt like winter had finally arrived.]( "A walk to the Shawsheen River from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School on Jan. 15 felt like winter had finally arrived.")
Local News
Lori Trahan introduces bill to remember Cambodian genocide
LOWELL — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan, with U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia of California, introduced legislation...
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FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries
The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II...
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Homebuying season: What recent data suggests for 2024
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A weekend guide in Ouray, the country’s No. 1 vacation destination of 2024
Men’s Journal ranked Ouray No. 1 out of 50 U.S. vacation destinations this year.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Tewksbury and Billerica election endorsements, financial literacy and more
Jomarie Buckley for Tewksbury Select Board My name is David Robertson and I am writing...